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Bisacodyl

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC
Label updated
2025-10-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each suppository)

Bisacodyl USP 10mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Use
  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Warnings

For rectal use only

Ask a Doctor before using any laxative if you have

  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product

it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and mild cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using laxative products. These could be signs of a very serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 suppository in a single daily dose. Peel open plastic. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.

children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 suppository in a sinle daily dose

children under 6 years of age - ask a doctor

Other information
  • do not store above 30ºC (86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Premier Value Bisacodyl Suppositories

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PVBisacodyl8.jpg

The product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Bisacodyl Suppositories 8ct

Distributed by

Pharmacy Value Alliance, LLC

407 East Lancaster Avenue

Wayne, PA 19087

DailyMed Set ID: 8a6d6729-f6eb-4f68-e053-2a95a90a5c9e · Version 8
NDC: 68016-084